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Elaeagnus multiflora

Cherry Eleagnus

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Common names

21 names · 15 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Cherry Eleagnus
  • Cherry Oleaster[2]
  • Cherry silverberry[1][2]
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Other languages (14)
Dutch
  • Langstelige olijfwilg[2]
  • Rijkbloeiende olijfwilg
  • Veelbloemige olijfwilg
French
  • Goumi du Japon[2]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • hlošina mnohokvětá[2]
Finnish
  • japaninhopeapensas[2]
German
  • Reichblütige Ölweide[2]
Japanese
  • ナツグミ[2]
Japanese (romanized)
  • Natsu-gumi[2]
Korean
  • 뜰보리수[2]
Polish
  • Oliwnik wielokwiatowy[2]
Russian
  • Лох многоцветковый[2]
Slovak
  • hlošina mnohokvetá[2]
Swedish
  • Japansk silverbuske[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb. ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Cherry silverberry — VernacularName.tsv, line 167701; taxon 6DZTL.
[2] Elaeagnus multiflora — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Cherry Oleaster — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • ナツグミ — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Natsu-gumi — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • hlošina mnohokvětá — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Лох многоцветковый — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Goumi du Japon — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • 木半夏 — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Langstelige olijfwilg — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • 木半夏 — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • 뜰보리수 — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Oliwnik wielokwiatowy — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Goumi — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • japaninhopeapensas — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Reichblütige Ölweide — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Japanese Berry — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Cherry silverberry — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • Japansk silverbuske — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.
  • hlošina mnohokvetá — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 162213; Elaeagnus multiflora.

General information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus multiflora
Accepted name (Kew): Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Elaeagnaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Elaeagnus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Cherry Eleagnus
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5-9
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
Nitrogen fixer, Companion plant, Hedge, Rootstock, Fragrant

Description

Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. They are pleasantly sour when ripe and make a delicious dessert. Although they are often used in pies and jams, they are difficult to harvest without damaging the young shoots. The fruit must be fully ripe to be eaten raw. If the fruit is still somewhat unripe, it will be very astringent. The fruit contains a large seed that can be eaten raw or cooked, although the seed is quite fibrous.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/08
Harvest ends: 15/10

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1379863; name ID 2784975; Elaeagnus Tourn. ex L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 800526; name ID 2785159; Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Elaeagnus multiflora

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2096159, ID 6DZTL: Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb. (accepted).

    Source checked on .